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The Former Community Centre, Capper Avenue, Cliff,

Gainsborough, , DN21 5XS FOR SALE - Guide Price £325,000 – Subject to Contract  Former M.O.D. Sergeants’ Mess  More latterly used as a Community Centre  Currently Vacant  Requiring complete Renovation and Refurbishment  Multiple opportunities for change of use, subject to appropriate planning and other consents  Gross external floor area 2738.74 m2 (29,478 sq.ft.) approx.  Site area 0.776 hectares (1.893 acres) approx.

LOCATION The property is located amongst former MOD buildings both commercial and residential on what was formerly RAF Hemswell, lying to the north of the A631 being some 7 miles east of Gainsborough, and 10 miles from , 15 miles south of and 12 miles north of Lincoln. It is just 1 mile to the west of the A15 /A631 roundabout junction. Access through the established residential part of the former RAF station is via Capper Avenue.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The property has, since its use by the RAF, been used as a Community Centre, Public House and other facilities but has remained vacant for the past few years. It is principally set around an open sided quadrangle with three main elements of buildings, mostly two storied but with some single storied adjoining buildings on the north side. The construction is principally of brick under part pitched tiled roof to the central section and remaining sections of flat roof design.

POTENTIAL USES All enquiries with regards to potential future use of the property should be directed to the Planning Department of District Council. Such possible uses might include Social Housing, Community Use, Private Residential, Nursing or Care Home, Public Retirement Home, Letting accommodation.

LOCAL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES Hemswell Cliff is renowned for having extensive Antique Centre businesses reputably the largest in Europe. The village, together with Hemswell lying 1.5 miles to the west, offers local facilities. More extensive facilities are available in Gainsborough, Louth, Lincoln & Scunthorpe.

ACCOMMODATION A floor plan is included indicating the ‘approximate’ layout of the buildings. This is provided ‘for information only’ and it’s accuracy is not guaranteed. From measurements recently taken, we estimate the gross external floor area of the buildings to be approximately 2,738.74 m2 (29,478 sq. ft.). The general condition requires comprehensive refurbishment and renovation.

TENURE The property is offered for sale with the benefit of Freehold tenure.

POSSESSION Vacant possession will be available upon completion.

SERVICES We believe that mains electricity, water and drainage were previously connected to the property. However, no warranty is given whatsoever with regards to services and interested parties must make their own specific enquiries with the relevant service providers as to connection, availability and cost.

EPC An Energy Performance Certificate is attached to these particulars.

SERVICE CHARGE There is an annual Service Charge which is currently at the rate of £2,100 per annum payable towards the upkeep of roads and services on the Estate.

VAT

VAT is not payable in addition to the purchase price.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS There are certain restrictive covenants affecting the property. These principally include; a) Not to use the property in a manner as causes nuisance or noise to the neighbouring estate. b) Not to raise any new structure within 3 meters of the estate’s sewers or utility conduits, in as far as they cross the property, or overload any conduits or discharge harmful substances or trade effluent into sewers that the property connects to. c) Not to sell the property unless the buyer covenants with (what appears to be) the Estates Management company to contribute towards the cost of shared use of the estate roads or sewers/conduits (so far as such are not adopted) by way of a service charge.

Interested parties, and certainly those who wish to offer for the property, should carry out all investigations deemed necessary or appropriate with their legal advisors as to any effect the Restrictive Covenants may have on their interest in the property, or subsequent use thereof.

However, interested parties should make their own specific enquiries prior to making an offer for the property as to any aspects of the restrictive covenants on the property or the adjacent properties that may affect their level of interest/ability to proceed.

RIGHTS OF WAY The property is accessed from Capper Avenue over land contained within the Freehold title. Most of the boundaries except on the north and west side are open. No warranty is given whatsoever with regards to any rights of way that may be enjoyed by others (if any).

RATING We believe that the property is not currently rated for Business Rates.

HEALTH & SAFETY In view of the condition of the property, all those entering the property both internally and externally do so entirely at their own risk.

LISTING The property is not Listed and is not part of a Conservation Area.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Agents. Please contact the Commercial Department of R Longstaff & Co. Telephone number 01775 765536 or via email at [email protected].

PARTICULARS CONTENT We make every effort to produce accurate and reliable details but if there are any particular points you would like to discuss prior to making your inspection, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We suggest you contact our office in any case to check the availability of this property prior to travelling to the area. With regards to areas and site measurements, interested parties must carry out their own investigations and take their own measurements. All measurements/areas provided in these particulars are for guidance/indicative purposes only.

FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

THE PROPERTY

The Property

Ref: S10776/1 Ref: S10776 These particulars are issued subject to the property described not being sold, let, withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of. These particulars are issued subject to the property described not being sold, let, withdrawn, or otherwise disposed of. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or a contract. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or a contract. CONTACT R. Longstaff & Co., 5 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1BS CONTACT T: 01775 765536 E: [email protected] www.longstaff.com R. Longstaff & Co., 5 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1BS

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